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What changed between the resolution motion joint and the adopted text
From · resolution motion joint· 8 Oct 2024
on the democratic backsliding and threats to political pluralism in Georgia
To · adopted text· 9 Oct 2024
The democratic backsliding and threats to political pluralism in Georgia
AI:What changed, in short
The resolution now explicitly condemns the Georgian Dream party's impeachment efforts against President Zourabishvili.1 It also broadens the grounds for sanctions on Ivanishvili to cover activities benefiting Russia.2
2 changes of substance · 0 formal · 0 of wording only
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Changes of substance · 2
Change 1 Substance
AI summary:Adds a strong condemnation of the Georgian Dream party's effort to silence President Zourabishvili through impeachment procedures on unwarranted grounds.
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Changed:6. Reiterates its unwavering support for the Georgian people’s legitimate European aspirations and their wish to live in a prosperous country, free from corruption, that fully respects fundamental freedoms, protects human rights and guarantees an open society and independent media; underlines that the decision to grant Georgia EU candidate country status was motivated by the wish to acknowledge the achievements and democratic efforts of Georgia’s civil society, as well as the overwhelming support for EU accession among its citizens, with over 80 % of the Georgian people consistently in favour; appreciates the efforts made by Georgia’s President Salome Zourabishvili to return Georgia to the democratic and pro-European path of development;development and strongly condemns the Georgian Dream party’s effort to silence her through impeachment procedures on unwarranted grounds;
Change 2 Substance
AI summary:Expands the call for sanctions on Ivanishvili to include other activities benefiting the Russian Federation, not just his role in the political crisis.
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Changed:7. Deplores the personal role played by Georgia’s oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili, who returned to active politics on 30 December 2023 when he became ‘honorary chairman’ of the Georgian Dream party, in the current political crisis and in yet another attempt to undermine the Euro-Atlantic orientation of the country in favour of pivoting towards Russia; reiterates its call on the Council and the EU’s democratic partners to impose immediate and targeted personal sanctions on Ivanishvili for his role in the deterioration of the political process in Georgia;Georgia as well as other activities benefiting the Russian Federation;